The Government of Saskatchewan made two announcements regarding COVID-19 in the province on Tuesday; one announcement surrounding self-isolation requirements, and the other being a push to give residents easier access to their first dose of the vaccine.  

Self-Isolation Requirements 

Self-isolation requirements in the province have been updated to consider those who have been fully vaccinated, and means anyone who has been fully vaccinated and asymptomatic no longer has to self-isolate if they are named as a close contact of a COVID-19 positive person.  

Those who are fully vaccinated but are showing symptoms are still required to self-isolate though, even if the symptoms are mild. They are also encouraged to be tested as soon as possible. Anyone who is unvaccinated or has received only one dose of the vaccine must still self-isolate for 14 days if they are named as a close contact with someone who is COVID-19 positive.  

Public Health may also require someone who is fully vaccinated to self-isolate if they are considered at higher risk of serious illness, for increased transmission, or they live in a setting at risk of an outbreak.  

Those who are fully vaccinated may also have to self-isolate if they are considered a close contact in a health care setting, such as a long-term or personal care home, or a congregate living setting like a group home or correctional facility.  

In order to be determined as fully vaccinated, 14 days must have passed after receiving the second of a two-dose series vaccine, such as Pfizer, Moderna, or AstraZeneca. 

The requirement to self-isolate for 14 days following international travel is currently a federal quarantine order that is subject to change.  

First-Dose Clinics 

The Government of Saskatchewan will also be making a push to give residents easier access to vaccinations, in order to help the province meet its goal of getting 70 percent of all residents 12 years and older vaccinated. 

Once that threshold is met, Step Three of the provinces Re-opening Roadmap will commence, which means the removal of public health restrictions.  

A large number of pop-up clinics in locations around the province will be opened in order to enhance access, including a number of walk-ins, drive-thru, mobile, and school clinics. They will be opened at convenient locations like malls, golf courses, parks, and some larger workplaces.  

Vaccination rates for those 12-39 years old are low compared to those 40 and over. With this strategy, the government is hoping to reach more individuals in the 12-39 age group. 

The full list of clinics is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine and will be updated with dates and times as they become available, including new clinic locations as they are announced.  

The following clinics have been announced for Swift Current and Area:

  • June 17 & 18 -  Swift Current (School Clinic) Family Outreach for bussed students.
  • June 17 - Beechy (School Clinic)
  • June 18 - School Family Clinics in Kyle and Lucky Lake
  • June 18 - School Family Clinics in Gull Lake
  • June 19 - (Walk-in Clinic) in Ponteix and Assiniboia, prioritized first dose.
  • June 19 - (Drive-thru Clinic) Swift Current prioritized first dose.

As times and locations for these clinics are determined, they will be posted at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine. 

Residents are encouraged to consider clinic options outside of their community if that is all that’s available. 

Vaccination appointments can be booked through the Saskatchewan Health Authority online at www.saskatchewan.ca/COVID19 or by calling 1-833-SaskVax (1-833-727-5829). 

A map of participating pharmacies across the province is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-pharmacies.  This online tool includes links to pharmacy booking websites and provides details on the vaccine brand being offered at each location. 

For street addresses and hours of operation for drive-thru and walk-in clinics, see www.saskatchewan.ca/drive-thru-vax.